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Gunnólfsvíkurfjall rises to 719 m in North Iceland — the 388th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 85, 3.2 km away.
Map of Gunnólfsvíkurfjall
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66.1437°N, 15.0906°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 719 m above sea level
Off the main road- 3.2 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Þórshöfn — 12.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 389 km in a straight line
What else is close- 31 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Gunnólfsvíkurfjall
Puffin Questfrom 20.000 ISK · 1 h
Earth Exclusive - Earth lagoon Myvatnfrom 52.000 ISK · 4 h
Earth Essential - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Earth Signature - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 9.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Snowshoeing in Krafla volcanic areafrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGunnólfsvíkurfjall weather and conditions
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-3°Clight snow · feels -12°C13 m/sgusts 239 h 38 mdaylight · 07:57 – 17:35
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Smyrlafell4 km
- 2Hlíðólfsfjall5 km
- 3Selfjall5 km
- 4Helluhóll6 km
- 5Kistufjall7 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð17 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur39 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Norðurþing61 km
Fuel
- 1
Þórshöfn13 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Bakkafjörður17 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Vopnafjörður45 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Gunnólfsvíkurfjall?
Gunnólfsvíkurfjall is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Gunnólfsvíkurfjall without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Gunnólfsvíkurfjall?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Gunnólfsvíkurfjall?
Gunnólfsvíkurfjall is 719 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · PeterRYV · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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